“We identified two strategies to help us better steward our community insights,” explains Meg Payne Nelson, grants program manager for CCF. “First, we launched the Giving Insights forum series which we hope will inform and inspire greater and more effective philanthropy. Second, we built an intentional grantmaking strategy to enhance the impact of our own grants.”…
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, I’m humbled by the outpouring of joy from our Catholic community. At $358 million in assets, the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) is the largest of its kind in the nation, but we don’t believe that’s the true measure of our success…
Thanks to our generous donors, the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) was able to grant nearly $14 million to our community in the 2018 fiscal year. We are so grateful. As we head into the holiday season and you consider your charitable giving for the end of this taxable year, please keep in mind the following information. If you […]
We’re delighted to announce Christopher Nelson as our new Vice President of Development and Donor Engagement. He will lead CCF’s development and communications team as we navigate a path toward continued growth and enhanced services for our donors, investors, and the community we serve…
At our 25th anniversary celebration in April, I used the word “electrifying” to describe the scene before me. It was an accurate descriptor. The room was abuzz with the joy and excitement of more than 800 Minnesota Catholics coming to the table. The energy sparked by that event lives on in our conversations and interactions with community members, and it’s absolutely driving…
With the April tax deadline fast approaching, Americans start to realize we maybe should have made additional charitable gifts in 2016 to receive a more robust tax deduction. The good news is, with a little planning, you can turn that realization into next year’s reality. It’s never too early to plan ways to maximize the impact of your charitable gifts and achieve a favorable tax outcome for 2017 at the same time.
Dear Friends of CCF, Heart-wrenching images and stories of families separated at our nation’s border have flooded news channels in recent weeks. The anguish of these, our vulnerable brothers and sisters, weighs heavy on our hearts. The USCCB urges us to pray and to take action; to ensure the dignity of the human person – regardless of his or her […]
On April 26, 2018, philanthropists and supporters gathered at the Minneapolis Hilton to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF). The theme was “Come to the Table,” and more than 800 attendees did just that, savoring shared memories, fellowship, and purpose, along with inspiring music and delicious food.
“Minnesota nice” isn’t just a saying — it’s a way of life here, with a large percentage of Minnesotans sharing their time and treasure with a variety of charitable organizations. Our vibrant local Catholic community is particularly generous and the Catholic Community Foundation is celebrating 25 years of faithfully investing in the Minnesota community…
The last 25 years have been full and blessed. Won’t you take a little “scroll” down memory lane with us?